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2023 Map of Parowan Gap

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Parowan Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Parowan Gap serves as a prominent geological pass through the Red Hills, connecting the high desert plains with the expansive Parowan Valley to the east. This 2023 survey illustrates a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and essential water sources, such as Lister Spring and Dipping Vat Spring, which have historically supported livestock and travelers in this arid region of Iron County.

The presence of the ephemeral Little Salt Lake at the valley floor highlights the internal drainage patterns of the basin. Specialized routes like Jackrabbit Rd and the Gap - Gravel Pit Loop provide access to the complex terrain surrounding Coal Canyon and Whitney Canyon. The map details the transition from the steep walls of The Narrows and Little Gap to the flatter agricultural and range lands defined by the grid of 2200 N and N 2400 W.